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Eurail passes go digital in Italy
Several years in the making, the tech initiative will ultimately create a centralised distribution system for Eurail passes, negating the need for paper tickets.
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Skyscanner launches new data visualisation tool
The new tool combines the company's extensive global flight search data with key Covid-19 events and announcements from governments in multiple countries.
Eurowings signs Booking.com as accommodation partner
Booking.com has become the official hotel partner of Eurowings. By integrating the platform, Eurowings customers can book their preferred accommodation conveniently in addition to their flight.
Spain revamps tourism website as industry restarts
The website - which receives around 15 million visits a year - has been revamped as part of a wider tourism strategy which also encompasses a new tourism campaign entitled ‘back to Spain’.
Heathrow rolls out new Covid-19 secure technology
The airport has introduced a number of pioneering technologies including UV cleaning robots which use UV rays to kill viruses and bacteria efficiently at night.
Chukka Tours launches new consumer app
The app allows users to browse the extensive activity menu offered by Chukka Tours to find a Caribbean adventure, as well as offering an extensive gallery of photos, videos and tour descriptions.
Avinor rolls out touch-free airport experience in partnership with Amadeus
Avinor is rolling out an ambitious end-to-end touchless travel programme in Norway to tackle the impact of Covid-19 and help restore traveller confidence ahead of the summer season.
Skyscanner launches Fare Families functionality in partnership with Aeroflot
Skyscanner has launched a new service allowing airlines to showcase their fare options and extra ancillaries at the beginning of the user journey.
Trainline launches social distancing function to UK travellers
Trainline has launched a nationwide beta-test of Crowd Alerts, a crowdsourced feature in its app to help customers alert their fellow travellers if it is not possible to social distance on a specific train.
Sonder receives vote of confidence in latest funding round
Sonder has raised US$170 million in a Series E funding round. The deal, which was led by Fidelity Funds, Westcap and Inovia Capital, values the apartment rental company at US$1.3 billion.
New American Express Global Business Travel tool filters flights by carbon emissions
American Express Global Business Travel has launched a new sustainability feature in its corporate travel and expense software, Neo.
Accelya to acquire Farelogix after Sabre deal collapse
Accelya has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Farelogix, a provider of software as a service solutions for airline retailing and new distribution capability-enabled commerce.